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Joon Ha Park

Joon Ha Park

Joon Ha Park is a correspondent at Korea Risk Group. He has previously written on issues related to the two Koreas at The Peninsula Report, and appeared on ABC News Australia, Deutsche Welle and Monocle Radio. He specializes in offering in-depth analyses of South Korea’s defense policy, security relations and domestic politics for Korea Pro.

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Drone that allegedly flew over Pyongyang closely resembles ROK asset: Report

Drone that allegedly flew over Pyongyang closely resembles ROK asset: Report

Government analysis adds to suspicions about Seoul’s role in intrusion denounced by North Korea

Drone that allegedly flew over Pyongyang closely resembles ROK asset: Report
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park May 15, 2025
A third front: Japan’s missile buildup challenges North Korea’s defense plans
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A third front: Japan’s missile buildup challenges North Korea’s defense plans

Tokyo’s embrace of counterstrike capabilities is raising alarm in Pyongyang, forcing strategy rethink beyond US and ROK

A third front: Japan’s missile buildup challenges North Korea’s defense plans
ROK ruling party candidate Kim Moon-soo embraces nukes to counter North Korea

ROK ruling party candidate Kim Moon-soo embraces nukes to counter North Korea

Presidential nominee vows to pursue nuclear sub and potential redeployment of US tactical nukes, endorsing Yoon policies

ROK ruling party candidate Kim Moon-soo embraces nukes to counter North Korea
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park May 9, 2025
Lee Jae-myung condemns North Korean missile launch, calls for return to talks

Lee Jae-myung condemns North Korean missile launch, calls for return to talks

Experts say comments by South Korean election frontrunner appear aimed at appealing to conservative voters

Lee Jae-myung condemns North Korean missile launch, calls for return to talks
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park May 8, 2025
ROK frontrunner Lee Jae-myung calls for restoring military pact with North Korea

ROK frontrunner Lee Jae-myung calls for restoring military pact with North Korea

Opposition candidate also vows to halt leaflet launches and loudspeaker broadcasts to improve lives of border residents

ROK frontrunner Lee Jae-myung calls for restoring military pact with North Korea
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park May 5, 2025
Han Duck-soo launches presidential bid, vowing tough but open North Korea policy

Han Duck-soo launches presidential bid, vowing tough but open North Korea policy

Former prime minister and acting president pledges to pursue diplomacy with Pyongyang while strengthening deterrence

Han Duck-soo launches presidential bid, vowing tough but open North Korea policy
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park May 2, 2025
What North Korea stands to lose if US Forces Korea expands mission to China

What North Korea stands to lose if US Forces Korea expands mission to China

Despite Seoul's fears of abandonment, a focus on Taiwan contingencies could entrench US military presence on peninsula

What North Korea stands to lose if US Forces Korea expands mission to China
North Korean troops fighting Ukraine have suffered almost 5K casualties: Seoul

North Korean troops fighting Ukraine have suffered almost 5K casualties: Seoul

ROK spy agency puts DPRK death toll at 600, while assessing Kim Jong Un unlikely to visit Moscow for May 9 parade

North Korean troops fighting Ukraine have suffered almost 5K casualties: Seoul
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park April 30, 2025
Kim Jong Un’s cryptic reference to new maritime border raises naval stakes

Kim Jong Un’s cryptic reference to new maritime border raises naval stakes

Declaration that North Korean warships will patrol ‘middle demarcation lines’ could signal intent to challenge NLL

Kim Jong Un’s cryptic reference to new maritime border raises naval stakes
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park April 29, 2025
How Lee Jae-myung’s adviser thinks Seoul can restart dialogue with North Korea

How Lee Jae-myung’s adviser thinks Seoul can restart dialogue with North Korea

In interview, Yang Moo-jin suggests trilateral ties with US and Japan can promote peace, proposes toning down drills

How Lee Jae-myung’s adviser thinks Seoul can restart dialogue with North Korea
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park April 25, 2025
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